Tuesdays Expert Wrap

The Expert was most impressed by the New Zealand Warriors in round eleven, especially the performance of Brent Tate. The former-Maroon's centre produced an effort that should have him right back into Origin calculations if an injury or two should hit the Queensland team.

Although generally modest, the Expert would like to point out that the Tigers were tipped correctly to bounce back from their thrashing against the Rabbitohs with a win over the Knights.

Moving on to Origin and the Expert is predicting a narrow win to the Blues on Wednesday night. After four series wins in succession, Queensland go into the match as favourites but the injury to Cameron Smith is a massive blow to their chances. Some forecasted wet weather will also help NSW's cause. If the Blues can stay in the arm wrestle, expect Jamal Idris to make an impact off the bench.